Monty Monkey soft toy, new pattern.

Monty Monkey pattern 

I know you haven't heard from me for a while and really no excuse, lots of grandchildren and I just got out of the habit of posting.

We are summer time here in this part of the world and today is such a hot day 31 degree C or 87 F so I have all the doors and windows open as I sit at my PC.

My latest pattern is a fun little monkey that I'd had in mind for ages, when my son was about four I made him one with Velcro on its hands and feet...the monkey spent most of his time attached to a tree or around my son's neck.

He's rather cute and reasonably easy to make using just small quantities of craft fabric you can find the pattern here.here

Happy sewing

 Glenis 

Lamb Softies, toy lambs in pyjamas

Lamb's in pyjamas.. featured in February's Homespun Magazine

I was delighted to see these wee fellows in print at last, you know they had to jet their way to Sydney and back!!

I've used flannelette and cream fleece to make them, keeping them soft and cuddly, I always try to keep my patterns simple while still retaining the detail that I love. 

They even have their own hotties, and look I've added a little buttoned flap to the back of his pyjamas..fun ah!!

Just to let you know you can buy a digital copy of this magazine from Zinio, but there is nothing like holding the real thing in your hands.

I love this Homespun Magazine it's filled with amazing projects, such talented global craftswomen.

Well happy sewing everyone and don't forget all my other patterns are available here.

Glenis

Kerah Rabbit revisited

Kerah Rabbit soft toy 

I bought fabric on line!!!

It's not something that I do but I was so pleased with it, sweet little prints and patterns ideal when making wee things like rabbits and dolls.

I had not made any more of my  'Kerah Rabbits'  since making my initial samples for my pattern.

 I was always so pleased with this pattern and re doing just confirmed that, maybe I truly am a little pattern designer.

This sweet fabric is 'Penny Rose' fabric, the little kitten and rabbit print is by designer  Elea lutz  my favourite.

I always enjoy this process, laying out my choices, anticipating the end result.

The little bodies, braces and buttons.

Look how sweet they are.

All finished, bright and beautiful my Easter bunnies.

Hand sewing the finishing touches.

All done   'Kerah Rabbit'  pattern available from my ETSY shop.

Happy sewing

Glenis

Soft Toy Pattern KARLA KITTEN

Karla Kitten soft toy

I realize I haven't posted any news or projects since July, oh how time fly's.

We have been travelling as we do most years this time to England and Europe, but no excuse as I have been home since October.

I always have new ideas fumbling and scrambling to get to the front of the queue and KARLA KITTEN has made it.

She really is a darling girl just like her namesake my Karla, a small dolly easily loved and carried around by a wee tot.

The minky fabric that I have used for her face, hands and feet is so soft and cuddly and the beautiful retro fabric that makes up the rest of her, simply wonderful.

Most of my fabric I got here at my local but the little prints I got  from America.

Like all my toys I fall for them as they come to life, I love the whole process, dreaming, making and photographing.

Meet KARLA KITTY .